Bilingual Youth Partner - After-Hours & Crisis Support

Community Resources Group DBA Foster First; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% employer matching

Flexible work schedule

Phone stipend

Weekend stipend for After-Hours

Meaningful work supporting youth

Job summary

Foster First seeks a bilingual Youth Partner to support youth in the Tri-Cities foster care program. The role starts on-call, with potential progression to part-time as caseload grows, requiring evening/weekend availability and local travel.

You will work with Case Managers, foster families, and partners to support safety, stability, and youth goals, including crisis response and community visits.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Spanish (speaking, reading, writing).
• High school diploma or GED required; social services coursework can substitute.
• Demonstrated reliability, good judgment, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with youth and foster families.
• Provide case time and behavioral support as directed.
• Make home/community visits and monitor progress toward goals.
• Supervise youth during trainings, meetings, and appointments.
• Respond to after-hours/crisis situations with trauma-informed de-escalation.
• Transport youth to visits, medical appointments, activities.
• Support visits between youth, parents, siblings, and others.
• Help families improve communication, parenting, stress management.
• Connect youth/families with community resources and supports.
• Participate in community activities to promote skill development.
• Maintain accurate case documentation.
• Report concerns/changes to Case Manager or Program Manager.
• Collaborate with case managers, foster parents, and partners.
• Assist with recruitment, retention, and program activities.
• Complete 30 hours of ongoing training annually.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong communication skills

Reliable and professional

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Social Services education (2 years) may substitute

Job description

Foster First seeks a bilingual Youth Partner to support youth in the Tri-Cities foster care program. The role starts on-call, with potential progression to part-time as caseload grows, requiring evening/weekend availability and local travel.

You will work with Case Managers, foster families, and partners to support safety, stability, and youth goals, including crisis response and community visits.